“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” – Colossians 3:2 Thoughts of all we need to get done, what people think, how to fit in, what others expect and what we want for ourselves can swirl around in our minds like a big dust cloud. They distract us from focusing on where…

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13 If you rely on your own strength, you will get to the end of your rope. That’s why God gives us His Spirit, to strengthen and sustain us when we’re not sure how we can keep going. Like Paul, we will…

“Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.” – Psalm 91:14-15 Difficult personalities, conflict, technology issues, demanding clients, pressure…

“Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 3:13b-14 The mistake that happened yesterday can be difficult to shake. Our successes feed a sense of accomplishment that feels so good we…

“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.’” – Psalm 46:10 When faced with an urgent need or deadline at work, sometimes the most productive way make use of our time is to be still in the presence of…

“My heart says of you, ‘Seek his face!’ Your face, Lord, I will seek.” – Psalm 27:8 We are all seeking something out of each day at work – recognition, solutions, achievement, promotion, help, security, and friendship, to name a few. When we seek these things from the world around us it can actually leave…

Application: When we look for fulfillment and satisfaction from our work, the stress and demands we face can throw even the best of us off balance. But when we get our fulfillment and satisfaction from our relationship with God, He gives us the strength we need to move forward in our work with confidence and…

Application: God places people around us who are marginalized and quietly struggling, not just in the community, but also at work. Look for someone at work who needs a little extra encouragement, friendship or support. When you find ways to help those in need around you at work, you show the love of Christ and…

Application: Even if you were the only person at work who ever fell short, God would pursue you just the same. You belong to Him, and you’re a part of your team for a reason. You will find it easier to share the value you have to offer when you remember that you are valuable…